roxicet addiction

[starry_night]

my boyfriend of 2 years just told me 2 days ago that he has been addicted to roxicet for the passed 3 years.  He says he wants to stop because he knows all the consequences and he doesnt want to live like that anymore.  He does, however think that he can kick this addiction without seeking professional help...can he?  

he also smokes marijuana because he says it helps calm him down during withdrawal; should he stop smoking too? Anytime I ask him anything, or even say things like he should go do something he seems to get really angry so I get really angry with him back.  So I wanted to turn to someone who knows more.  

I feel like this addiction is going to ruin our relationship...  

[10356]

Good Morning and welcome to the forum..  You can wd at home, many of us do, but aftercare Na AA counseling as to why he used will need to be added.. It is not just freeing yourself from the drugs you are addicted to but of why you feel you need to use the drugs to cope with life.. I'm sorry to say that Yes addiction has ruined many a relationship.. At this point you have only known him high so you really have know idea what he is like without his Doc.... I'm glad to say we are usually happier people :)  If he is going through wd now and is getting angry with you try not to yell back as the wd process is Physically demanding as well as mental all you can do is offer love and support.. If he is not attempting to get clean then you might check into taking care of yourself..   Only an addict can quit their Doc you can't quit or wish it for him.. He has to want it bad, drop all connections with those who use.. Maybe you can get him to post as he would receive support.. lesa

[snowflake620]

first let me say addiction ruins everything quality of life,family and yes even love,if you stay addicted but it sounds to me like your b/f is reaching out for help sothat is the first stepto admitt you have a problem ,beating an addiction is hard and no two people are the same but it can be done if he is serious right now he needs understanding so try not to be to hard on him w/d will make people act in ways they never would straight their body is trying to adjust to life without drugs,how much is your b/f taking of the roxicet? as for the marijuana that is also up to him altho it might be easier to quit one thing at a time,dont give up tho there are a lot of great people on here that can help you two through this but remember only he knows when he is ready to quit